New Media Summit

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Independent, AI, fake news. Digital platforms are reshaping the news, with traditional journalism competing against independent creators on sites like TikTok and Substack. AI-driven journalism sparks concerns over accuracy and job displacement, while misinformation remains challenging as news spreads faster than fact-checking. Media outlets are turning to subscriptions and niche content to stay sustainable in changing consumer markets.

A photograph of Greg Peters, CEO of Netflix, speaking on the ContentMakers stage at Web Summit. In the photograph, Greg is standing and gesturing with hands. Greg appears to be holding a device, and wearing an on-ear microphone. There is a world map visible in the background.

Greg Peters
CEO
Netflix

Be platform agnostic

Content creators are moving from a single platform to multiple channels to reach broader audience. Explore strategies and tools for repurposing content – converting livestreams to video highlights or news features to podcasts – to extend its shelf life and reach while making it adaptable.

Holding power to account

There are increasing calls for governments to legislate on the role of social media platforms in moderating content, and provide transparency in how content is pushed to users. Industry leaders share insights into the role of big tech in a post-truth society.

Monetisation

What price are people willing to pay for the content they consume? With a non-stop feed of content at our fingertips, how can content creators stand out? Discover the best approaches to monetisation, and how to not only create the best content but get paid to do so.

User-generated content

A community-led shift is underway, with studios and brands increasingly turning to user-generated content (UGC). These creative UGC campaigns provide a unique way for outlets to engage with their audiences. Explore strategies of the UGC playbook and learn how to empower users.

Meet our 2024 new media speakers

Blake Sabatinelli
Blake Sabatinelli
Blake Sabatinelli
CEOAtmosphere
Julia Beizer
Julia Beizer
Julia Beizer
Chief Operating Officer Bloomberg Media
Loretta Chen
Loretta Chen
Loretta Chen
Founder & CEOSmobler
Marco Bassetti
Marco Bassetti
Marco Bassetti
CEOBanijay Entertainment & Live
Steven Knight
Steven Knight
Steven Knight
Screenwriter, Director, Producer & CreatorPeaky Blinders
Callum 'Callux' McGinley
Callum 'Callux' McGinley
Callum 'Callux' McGinley
Content Creator, Co Founder & CEOAfter Party Studios & notwoways
Sofia Ribeiro
Sofia Ribeiro
Sofia Ribeiro
Actor, TV Presenter & Author
Jacob Pace
Jacob Pace
Jacob Pace
Founder & CEOPace
Hovhannes Avoyan
Hovhannes Avoyan
Hovhannes Avoyan
Founder & CEOPicsart
Callum 'Calfreezy' Airey
Callum 'Calfreezy' Airey
Callum 'Calfreezy' Airey
Co-Founder & CEOThe Fellas Studios

Companies that attend

Tracks at Web Summit

Your ticket gives you access to all New Media Summit sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and 15 tracks covering more than 30 topics at Web Summit.

A photograph of Stevie Johnson, managing director of Disrupt, speaking on stage at Web Summit 2023. The photograph is zoomed-out, and there appears to be a crowd of people sitting at the stage. Stevie is standing on stage and appears to be speaking to the audience. The Web Summit logo appears above the stage.

“On TikTok, anyone can become famous. It’s not as much to do with the number of followers you already have.”

Alex Zaccaria, Co-founder and CEO, Linktree

A photograph of Loren Gray, social media personality and songwriter, speaking on Centre Stage at Web Summit. Loren appears to be speaking to a crowd, and is sitting on a chair. Loren is gesturing with hands. The Web Summit logo is visible in the background.

“There's responsibility to amplify other voices that might be more educated in a topic than I am.”

Loren Gray, Social Media Personality & Songwriter

A photograph of Jia Shen, CEO of AKA Virtual, speaking on Centre Stage at Web Summit. Jia is standing and speaking, and appears to be wearing an on-ear microphone. The Web Summit logo appears in the background.

“Virtual YouTubers – or VTubers, as we call them in Japan – is a revolution of virtual influencers that has gone mainstream.”

Jia Shen, CEO, AKA Virtual

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